AUDIO: Dennis Hawk & Dave Schoepke – “Mother Earth”
Dennis Hawk and Dave Schoepke look to capture some of the feeling of floating through the world with a meditative jam.
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AUDIO: FamousMF – “The Real Me Vs. The One You Know”
FamousMF comes out from behind the camera to deliver some of his innermost thoughts.
Read moreAUDIO: Surefire – “Scars”
Metalcore act Surefire are a new one to look out for. Their latest single is driven by pounding down-tuned guitars and screeching cacophony, confronting the voices in your head that never stop screaming. It’s about demons and what haunts you, forcing you to dig deep into your soul to face epic battles. Stay tuned for more to come from Surefire
Read moreAUDIO: Puerto Wiccan – “Neon”
Hip hop artist Puerto Wiccan has officially kicked off her 2023 with a new single. It’s a bouncy one finding her rapping about having untouchable status, carrying class like no other and running up money that others wouldn’t dream of. Puerto Wiccan’s approach is sharp and uncompromising; she has fun with her flexes but with catchy hooks that invite the
Read moreAUDIO: Grey Genius – “Hold This 4 A Min: II”
For some time now, Grey Genius has been one of Milwaukee’s premier R&B artists to be watching. Just a month ago she released her “Hold This 4 A Min” EP and she’s got the second part out now. It’s four songs; two are just her, one enlists Milwaukee artist Das Solo and another features Chicago artist Jamari Mikell. She lets
Read moreINTERVIEW: MeloChld
We talked to MeloChld about his upcoming music in 2023 at Arts @ Large.
Read moreAUDIO: Munch Lauren – “New Year, New Bag”
The calendar flipped to 2023, and Munch Lauren wasted no time getting down to business.
Read moreAUDIO: Rahn Harper – “Mile A Minute”
Rahn Harper moves with a newfound edge on his new single.
Read moreAUDIO: H. Kain – “Shirley’s Son”
H. Kain brings the honesty on a two-pack dedicated to his late mother.
Read moreAUDIO: Juxt Dame – “Easier”
Juxt Dame is feeling it on his new drop.
Read moreAUDIO: David Lopez, RhymSter & Heyzeus – “Heist”
Hip hop artists David Lopez, RhymSter and Heyzeus teamed up recently for a new single. With gothic trap production and hunger for the next big break, the trio of rappers are after the bag with this one. Their sharp flows and keen timing have enough collective force to get the whole room jumping around and hungry for money all the
Read moreAUDIO: Glowingtide – “Yellow”
Emo-shoegaze-psych rockers Glowingtide are out with their first single of 2023. The tune’s dense textures and fuzzy reverb will lift you off your feet and have you floating freely in the sky. The song details young lovers imagining their future together, stuck in cold air but warmed by their hearts. With an explosive cloud of distortion shrouding the song’s second
Read moreRECAP: Quies Terry’s “ARTS & Crafts” Album Release Party
ARTS & Crafts, the latest project from Milwaukee’s own Quies Terry, dropped last week following a one-of-a-kind album release party. The album and the event stand as mirror images of each other, Quies as host and Quies as poet together reflecting a single picture of what he and his music stand for. I was greeted at the door by the
Read moreAUDIO: Yonder – “Hello”
Indie rock act Yonder are out with their debut single. With touches of dub and dream pop, the song is about what defines love and trying to find the right words for it. A simple “hello” is a great way to start, and the music immerses you into the groove to get you comfortable. It’s a warm, friendly jam from
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 1/24 – 1/30/23
This week, check out new music from Scam Likely, Motel Breakfast, Mwgli and many more.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Jwoods1945
We talk to the multi-faceted artist about his latest single “D.R.U.G.S.” and his evolution as an artist.
Read moreAUDIO: MELVV – “Take You High”
Electronic artist MELVV brings immersive soundscapes and danceable beats into the mix with “Take You High.”
Read moreAUDIO: RJ Riddle – “The Now or Never EP”
Hip hop artist RJ Riddle gets a lot off his chest with his latest EP. This project is all about going for the gold in spite of the personal battles you might face along the way. Riddle is determined to stay in control of his destiny, and to show for it he brings a spectrum of flows ranging from calm
Read moreAUDIO: Scam Likely – “Getting Worse”
Scam Likely released their long-anticipated debut album this weekend, and on top of it played a sold-out show at The Back Room at Colectivo. 2022 saw the band becoming a powerhouse act very quickly, bringing explosive energy from the territories of alternative pop, gothic punk and indie rock. “Getting Worse” is the culmination of everything that Scam Likely has been
Read moreAUDIO: Psyclopean – “Nostalgiamancer”
Psychedelic-dark ambient project Psyclopean released their 19th album. Get ready to embark on a smoky, introspective, Lovecraftian sonic odyssey that gets variably awestruck, emotive and meditative. The record is self-described as Pink Floyd getting lost in the world of science fiction, which certainly conjures imagery of shadowy fantasies and the other-worldly ethereal. Keep an eye out for more Psyclopean and
Read moreINTERVIEW: 2Hi
We talk to the rapper about building on the success of 2022’s “Hey Gang!”
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Myquale, Spider Creek
Cactus Club got packed up for a stacked bill Saturday night featuring Chicago-by-way-of-Milwaukee rapper-producer Myquale, Milwaukee collective Spider Creek and North Carolina-based hip hop artist MAVI.
Read moreAUDIO: Violet Wilder – “Enough”
Indie folk trio Violet Wilder released a new single from their forthcoming album today. It’s a song about accepting yourself for who you are and not allowing the demon on your shoulder to get you down. Instrumentally the song is exquisitely layered with lovely harmonies, crisp piano and graceful viola underneath the lyrics affirming self-love and compassion. If you’re prone
Read moreAUDIO: Okay Omen – “Reverie”
Post-hardcore rockers Okay Omen are out with the lead single off their upcoming debut album “So It Goes…”. The song is about struggling to love yourself and to give love to another after going through heartbreak, feeling like you’re all on your own. The song eases into the groove before getting explosive and loud around the halfway mark, crashing like
Read moreAUDIO: The Nile Club – “Wake Me Up with a Sense of Pride”
Alternative rockers The Nile Club are out with their sophomore album today. With ten songs, the boys have fun just being themselves, diving into a myriad of different elements such as math, noise, garage and psychedelic styles of rock while incorporating existential, doomed lyrical themes. It’s a rock record that showcases the growth and evolution that a band is capable
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